feasting
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
KK: /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A large meal or celebration where people eat and drink together, often in a festive manner.
Example
The family gathered for a feasting to celebrate the holiday.
Conversation
Did you hear about the big feasting event this weekend?
Yeah, it sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun!
I can't wait to try all the different dishes at the feasting.
Same here! I hope there are lots of desserts.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
banquet
feast
celebration
Antonyms
fast
diet
famine
verb
Definition
To eat a large meal, often with great enjoyment and celebration.
Example
They were feasting on delicious food during the festival.
Tense Forms
Past: feasted
Past Participle: feasted
Conversation
Have you heard about the festival this weekend?
Yeah, I can't wait! Everyone will be feasting on great food.
I know, right? I hope they have my favorite dishes.
Root Explanation
Feasting is derived from the word 'feast' (from Old French *feste*, meaning a festival or celebration) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The term 'feasting' refers to the act of celebrating with a large meal or banquet.
Memory Tip
Imagine a joyful celebration where people gather to enjoy a large meal — that's what feasting means, coming from the idea of a festive occasion.
Visually Confused Words
fasting
easting
yeasting
eating
easing
forecasting
unfasting
recasting